22.4 RENTING SPACE FOR GAMBLING
§ 849.03, Fla. Stat.
To prove the crime of Renting Space for Gambling, the State must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1.	(Defendant), as owner or agent, knowingly rented (place alleged) to (person alleged).
2.	(Defendant) knew at the time of renting the place that (person alleged) intended to use the place for gambling.
Definition
"Gambling" is a game of chance in which the participant risks money or property on the outcome with the expectation of gaining or losing as a result of the game.
If there is evidence of the exception referred to in § 849.093, Fla. Stat., an appropriate instruction should be given.
Lesser Included Offenses
No lesser included offenses have been identified for this offense.
Comment
This instruction was adopted in 1981.